Hot Topic
Water Flow, Bro
The Big Rigs
Around Town
A.C.R.O.N.Y.M.S.
100
Oxygen, fuel, heat, and a self-sustained chemical reaction
What are the components of the fire tetrahedron?
100
The type of water main valve that visually shows whether the gate or valve seat is opened or closed.
What is an indicating valve?
100
The pumping capability of Engine 34
What is 1750 GPM?
100
The tallest building in Comox.
What is the 5 storey tower at 1870 Noel Ave
100
JIBC
What is the Justice Institute of British Columbia?
200
An explosive ignition that can occur when air is allowed to mix with hot, un-burned fire gases.
What is backdraft?
200
The type of hydrant used in climates where freezing weather is expected and water is held below the frost line.
What is a dry barrel hydrant?
200
The length of the aerial on Ladder 35.
What is 65'?
200
The address of Berwick Retirement Community
What is 1700 Comox Avenue?
200
NFPA
What is the National Fire Protection Association
300
The tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperature.
What is thermal layering?
300
The process of raising water from a static source to supply a pumper.
What is drafting?
300
The number of Thermal Imaging Cameras in bays 1, 2, and 3.
What is 6?
300
The address with the single largest number of responses.
What is St. Joseph's Hospital (2137 Comox Avenue)
300
IFSTA
What is the International Fire Service Training Association?
400
The chemical decomposition of a substance through the action of heat.
What is pyrolysis?
400
The term that is used to describe a sudden surge in water pressure when closing or opening a valve or hydrant.
What is water hammer?
400
The number of pre-connected 2 1/2" hose lays located on Ladder 35
What is 3?
400
The member with the farthest drive to the hall.
Who is Brett Clark?
400
AFFF
What is aqueous film forming foam?
500
The simultaneous ignition of all flammable materials in a given space
What is flashover?
500
This type of supply hose has a plastic or wire helix to provide additional support and prevent collapse under a vacuum.
What is hard suction hose?
500
The PSI of Ladder 35's rear tires.
What is 130 PSI?
500
16.74 km^2
What is the land area of the Town of Comox
500
BTU
What is British Thermal Unit?
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